"I Will Not Lose! The blueprint for greatness when good is not enough" is a street-smart self-help guide inspired by the song lyrics of Jay-Z. The book gives a unique approach to personal development, revealing how the lyrics of one of Hip-Hop's most successful artists can be a source of inspiration for a highly ambitious…

DALLAS – Stephane Robidas scored a power-play goal at 3:37 of overtime to lift Dallas to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and stretch the Stars' winning streak to six games.Robidas' shot from the center of the blue line got past screened goalie Jose Theodore while Minnesota's Brent Burns served a…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Travis McKie scored 18 points and Gary Clark and C.J. Harris added 16 apiece as Wake Forest defeated Holy Cross 75-64 on Saturday.The Demon Deacons (5-3) won their third straight game, following up their 76-73 victory over Iowa on Tuesday night.Wake Forest led just 34-33 early in the second half but went…

Human Resources blog provides insight into employee relations, HR legislation and useful business growth tips for organizations of any sizeHouston, TX (PRWEB) December 1, 2010 G&A Partners, a Houston-based HR outsourcing and administrative services provider, recently launched a blog () focusing on relevant HR topics, business growth practices and industry news.The blog will serve as…

Human Resources blog provides insight into employee relations, HR legislation and useful business growth tips for organizations of any sizeHouston, TX (PRWEB) December 1, 2010 G&A Partners, a Houston-based HR outsourcing and administrative services provider, recently launched a blog () focusing on relevant HR topics, business growth practices and industry news.The blog will serve as…

WASHINGTON – A surge in auto purchases helped lift retail sales in October by the largest amount in seven months. But excluding autos, retail sales rose more modestly.October marked the fourth straight increase in retail sales after declines in May and June. Those drops had raised fears about the economic recovery. Still, economists say consumers…

CHICAGO – Eating fish is good for the heart, but taking omega-3 fish oil supplements did not prevent flare-ups of a common heart rhythm problem as doctors hoped it would, researchers reported Monday.It was the first large, well-done study to test omega-3 capsules for atrial fibrillation, when the heart quivers instead of beating normally. More…

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – North Korea is supplying banned nuclear and ballistic equipment to Iran, Syria and Myanmar using "surreptitious" means to avoid international sanctions, according to a UN report released Friday.China had blocked publication of the report which has been ready for six months, diplomats said.North Korea is involved with "the surreptitious transfer of…

SRINAGAR, India – Protesters have a new name for the troops: Robots.In Kashmir, troops now dress in high-tech black riot gear, covered head to foot in plastic armor that can make them look decidedly inhuman. They carry stun grenades, tear gas grenades and shotguns loaded with — they say — non-lethal pellets.They are the vanguard…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – "American Idol" runner-up Crystal Bowersox has learned that personal information on her was improperly checked in her home state of Ohio.The Columbus Dispatch reported Thursday that the State Highway Patrol discovered in May that more than a half-dozen people with access to confidential records looked to see what the state had on…